Current Affairs Mastery Program (CAMP) for UPSC CSE 2026

The recent trend in the UPSC Exam has reaffirmed the significance of Current Affairs, and the evolving pattern demands an adaptive approach. In response, we are offering our upgraded CURRENT AFFAIRS Course for UPSC CSE 2026

About The Faculty

Sitender Choudhary

( 02 UPSC CSE Interview | 8+ Years of Teaching Experience | Directly Mentored 3000+ Students)

Sitendar Choudhary is a seasoned educator and mentor with 8+ years of experience in teaching and guiding UPSC CSE aspirants, specializing in Current Affairs and contemporary issues. Having appeared for the UPSC Personality Test (Interview) himself, he brings deep analytical insights into the evolving trends of the exam and the role of Current Affairs in Prelims, Mains, and Interview preparation.

He has been associated with renowned UPSC coaching institutes such as VISION IAS, Dheya IAS, Future IAS, and the Haj Committee of India’s residential coaching. Over the years, he has mentored thousands of aspirants across India, helping them develop a strategic and exam-focused approach to Current Affairs.

Currently, he is actively engaged in creating high-quality YouTube videos on important Current Affairs topics for Prepp IAS, where he analyzes key national and international issues, connects them with the UPSC syllabus, and provides an exam-relevant perspective.

Overview of Current Affairs Course for UPSC CSE 2026

The current Affairs course by Prepp IAS provides a comprehensive coverage of Current Affairs topics relevant for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026. The course employs a topic-based approach with a focus on holistic understanding, supplemented by question-based learning and fact sheets. The content is meticulously curated from multiple sources to ensure end-to-end coverage and is designed to foster critical thinking and analytical skills among enrolled students.

The course is broadly divided into Four Phases -

Course Objectives

PHASE 1: Integrated Coverage for Prelims and Mains Examination

Topic-based Coverage of Current Affairs (24th May 2025 to 28th February 2026)

• Live Classes every Saturday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. (Total 03 hours)
• Class Structure: The classes will include three sections:
  • Detailed Explanation of 03-04 important Mains Oriented Current Affairs Topics through meticulously designed Content handouts. (Approx 02 hours)
  • Out of this, One topic will be discussed through a Question-based approach to understanding the relevance of CA in Mains Examination
  • Fact sheet to be provided for Supplementary topics with a brief overview to cater the demand of Prelims Exam. (Approx 60 minutes)
• Recordings will be available on the Portal
• Validity of access to recordings- May 2027.
• Quality content will be provided for the above sections in PDF format
• After the Class, a Current Affairs Quiz based on the covered topics will be released on the Prepp IAS portal.
• The topics will include references from multiple sources like Newspapers, PIB, Magazines etc. for comprehensive coverage

PHASE 2: Prelims Revision Program for Current Affairs

Subject-wise coverage of Current Affairs (18 Months) - March - April, 2026

• Approximately 30 Classes, covering Current Affairs from Polity, Economy, Geography, Environment, Science and Technology, Internal Security, International Relations, Social Issues, Places in news and Art & Culture.
• Class Structure and Duration:
  • Freshly Recorded Classes with detailed explanations and prior schedule.
  • Duration: 01-02 hours per class.
  • Validity of access to recordings- May 2027.
• PYQ Analysis for the last 10 years (for Current Affairs) to understand the changing pattern of Prelims Examination.
• Concise Notes will be provided with the lectures for last-minute revisions and increasing 20-30 marks in the examination to reach a safe score.
• Subject-specific CA MCQs for practice will be provided after the lectures.

PHASE 3: Current Affairs Mastery for Mains-2026

Theme-based Classes focusing on CA-oriented topics from the Mains Syllabus

• 25+ Thematic Classes by Expert Faculty covering Current Affairs topics from GS 1 to 4, with special emphasis on GS 2 and GS 3.
• Class Structure and Duration: From June 2026 to August 2026
  • Freshly Recorded Theme-based Classes with prior schedule.
  • Duration: 2-2.5 hours per class.
  • Validity of access to recordings- May 2027.
• Interlinkage of topics to generate required analytical skills for extra dimensions in your answers and Essays.
• Important CA topics will be covered through Q&A based approach.
• Thematic Handouts along with value-added content will be provided in PDF format.

PHASE 4: Weekly Current Affairs for Interview Preparation

For Students who qualify the Mains 2026 Examination

• Live Classes- Weekly (after Mains Results)
• Crisp Notes for multiple revisions.
• Access to Quarterly Revision docs for the wholesome understanding of yearlong Current Affairs.
• Topics will be covered from different sources for comprehensive preparation